The Turtle Bay land deal and raising the minimum wage were just some of the high profile measures approved this legislative session. Dozens of other bills didn't attract as much attention, but were also passed. KITV 4's Paul Drewes takes a look at their impact. 34-42 Lamakers spent much of the session debating big ticket items like the 12 Billion dollar budget, but they also passed laws that covered a wide range of topics...like crime. Because of legislation, juvenile offenders may spend less time behind bars, while those guilty of domestic violence could face stiffer penalties. Organ and bone marrow donors got a shot in the arm, as representatives and senators agreed -- those who give should be eligible for temporary disability benefits. Lawmakers also required some businesses to allow leave of absences so people can make those donations. Standup@4:15 "the legislature also approved a report -- that will take a closer look at our shorelines. Studying the potential effects and preventive efforts to combat climate change" file of chinatown homeless addressing homelessness in hawaii may be a big part of the state's budget but individuals on the streets may soon feel the heat because of a pair of bills approved this week. lawmakers did not piss away this legislative session and took action to extend a law prohibiting urinating or defecating in public in downtown Honolulu -- at least through 2016. Keeping our sideways clear, at least three feet of room, also cleared the State Capitol, under a measure that passed. show gas pumps The energy systems development special fund - designed to look at ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels will be re-started after being repealed last June. That also means an oil barrel tax of $1.05 to fund it. students in school file Kindergarten will be required for all 5 year olds, and for older students - the public school year will remain unchanged at 180 instructional days. elderly/seniors file Some seniors stand to gain from this legislative session, as more than 5 million dollars will be set aside for state-funded kupuna care programs, and efforts to prevent falls for Hawaii's elderly population. Paul Drewes KITV 4 news In addition to Hawaii's regular criminal and civil courts, there is traffic, veteran and drug courts. Get ready for environmental court. A measure passed which would create the additional division to handle cases regarding

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